Why Latchford?

Outdoors

In addition to Latchford being the Hiking Trailhead of the North, having a magnificent beach, great recreation facilities and waterfront camping facilities.Learn More

History

Latchford boasts a rich history which comes to life in many tourist attractions such as the House of Memories Museum and the Ontario Logger’s Hall of Fame.Learn More

Residential

With a population of 420, Latchford is a tight community with many housing opportunities. Latchford is a great place for an outdoorsman to reside, we boast about our great outdoors!Learn More

Lifestyle

Latchford is the gateway to the James Bay Frontier and a great place to reside or to start your vacation on a summer or winter getaway by boat, canoe, foot, snowmobile, etc…Learn More

Message from the Mayor

“Welcome to Latchford” is the message and it is echoed by all who enjoy living here in the gateway to the District of Temiskaming. Situated on the shores of Bay Lake and at a bend in the majestic Montreal River, we are uniquely located with pristine water on three sides of Latchford. Founded in 1904 and incorporated as a town in 1907, we have evolved from a being a major lumbering and pulpwood community which once simultaneously featured three major sawmills and two pulp operations to primarily a dormitory and retirement community. While our residents are few, the one thing we have in abundance is natural beauty and it surrounds us in all seasons.

We are equally proud of our colourful history. A history that not only incorporates our lumbering past but that of being a major transportation centre as well as a supply point for water access mining sites. Elk Lake received its supplies on large river boats from the “Port of Latchford” until 1912 and the famous inventor Thomas Edison had a mine across the lake from town.

Despite all the activity that has occurred here over the last century plus, we have not done anything to negatively impact the natural beauty of the area we are so fortunately situated in. Wildlife abounds in the surrounding transitional forest and sport fishing still provides ample rewards for those who pursue it both in Bay Lake and the Montreal River as well as the countless other lakes accessed from here. Launching your boat in Latchford allows travelling some 70 kilometres up river to Mountain Chute or the short portage over the Mattawapika Falls dam launches you into Lady Evelyn Lake.

Regardless of reason, make it a point to visit Latchford because you can be assured you will be genuinely welcome! –George Lefebvre

The Latchford Water Plant Generator Project was supported by the Government of Canada through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.